Art
Girl in Hot Pink, West Africa
- Item Number
- 116
- Estimated Value
- 1000 USD
- Sold
- 1100 USD to mrfc4bc0b
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Hearts And Homes For Refugees (tax ID 813361872) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 11 - Bid History
Item Description
Oil, 16x16 inches unframed, gallery canvas 1.5 inches deep (no frame required)
In Africa, head wraps have a practical and fashionable purpose. Wraps can be used to protect one's head from the harsh sun and can be used as hair protective styling.
They can also represent ethnicity, wealth, mourning and marital status depending on the type or color of head wrap and how it is worn. Various tribes have different head wraps they are known for, from coast to coast.
Artist's Note:
This young woman's hopeful and thoughtful expression seems to be complemented by her bright pink head wrap, which really "pops" in contrast to the background behind her.
Item Special Note
Hearts & Homes for Refugees' Note:
In 2018, a synagogue in White Plains welcomed two sisters from the Central African Republic - a country in civil war since 2012. Unsure of what they would find when they arrived in the U.S., they even packed an iron in their suitcase to make sure they would always go out looking their best. And of course, they also brought many head wraps.
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